Racing Roundup

It took 28 years but Fred Rahmer finally conquered the Williams Grove National Open after dominating the rain-delayed event that ended Sunday morning at Williams Grove Speedway.

In what he says will be his final World of Outlaws-sanctioned National Open race, the Salfordville driver traded the lead with Steve Buckwalter during the first 13 laps before Rahmer took control for good and drove away from the field to post his firstever National Open and the $50,000 payday that went along with it.

Rahmer started on the front row of the main by virtue of making the dash inversion, and on a night where passing was at a minimum due to tacky track conditions from a late afternoon storm, Rahmer was home free out front after taking the lead from Buckwalter.

Only a Lap 25 fuel stop allowed anyone to get close to the driver of the Rob Sell owned No. 20, but over the final 15 laps, Rahmer extended his lead to nearly a straightaway to score the win in front of what was announced as the largest crowd in the history of Williams Grove Speedway.

Daryn Pittman’s runnerup finish all but clinched the 2013 World of Outlaw point championship. Pittman holds a 57-point advantage heading into the final three events of the season. It’s his first season driving for Kasey Kahne Racing. Pittman earned $12,000 for the runner up finish.

Lance Dewease finished in the third spot after having not qualified for Friday night’s feature, while Paul McMahan finished fourth over Craig Dollansky.